Program Overview

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University Program Information

The university offers a range of programs, including undergraduate and honors qualifications, master's and doctoral degrees, and short learning programs.

Undergraduate and Honors Qualifications

The university provides various undergraduate and honors qualifications, including the Bachelor of Commerce in Financial Management. This qualification is designed to provide graduates with knowledge, skills, and applied competence in the fields associated with commerce and industry.

Bachelor of Commerce in Financial Management

• Qualification code: 98306
• NQF level: 7
• Total credits: 360
• SAQA ID:
• APS/AS: 21

The primary purpose of this qualification is to provide qualifiers with graduate-level knowledge, specific skills, and applied competence in the fields associated with commerce and industry. The qualification will be presented using both online and distance learning modes.

Rules

• Students must register for ECS3706 if they intend to enroll for the Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Financial Management.
• Some pre-requisites and/or co-requisites may not apply as they do not form part of the curriculum.
• The applicable rules are indicated per level in the curriculum.

Purpose Statement

The qualification aims to provide graduates with a self-sustaining understanding of the process whereby productive resources are mobilized and utilized with a view to being gainfully employed in serving the material needs of society in a globalized world.

Curriculum

The curriculum for this qualification includes various modules, which are divided into three levels.

First Level

• CLA1501 - Commercial Law IA
• ECS1501 - Economics IA
• ECS1601 - Economics IB (Macroeconomics I)
• EUP1501 - Ethical Information and Communication Technologies for Development Solutions
• FAC1502 - Financial Accounting Principles, Concepts and Procedures
• FAC1601 - Financial Accounting and Reporting
• MNB1501 - Business Management IA
• MNB1601 - Business Management IB
• QMI1500 - Elementary Quantitative Methods
• SUS1501 - Sustainability and Greed

Second Level

• ECS2601 - Intermediate Microeconomics
• ECS2602 - Intermediate Macroeconomics
• FAC2601 - Financial Accounting for Companies
• FAC2602 - Selected Accounting Standards and Simple Group Structures
• FIN2601 - Financial Management
• FIN2602 - Personal Financial Management
• INV2601 - Fundamentals of Investment
• MNG2601 - General Management
• RSK2601 - Enterprise Risk Management

Third Level

• ECS3701 - Monetary Economics
• FIN3701 - Financial Management
• FIN3702 - Working Capital Management
• FIN3703 - Corporate Treasury Management
• FIN3704 - Applied Financial Management
• ISR3701 - Non-Life Insurance
• MNG3701 - Strategic Planning IIIA

Choosing Modules

Students must choose their modules carefully, taking into account the pre-requisites and co-requisites for each module. The maximum number of credits that can be taken per academic year and/or semester is 60 credits per semester or 120 credits per academic year.

Research

The university is committed to problem-solving research with relevance and impact. The research focus areas include:

• People in research
• Research and innovation initiatives
• Directorate of Innovation, Technology Transfer and Commercialisation
• Research support
• Research ethics

Colleges

The university has several colleges, including:

• College of Accounting Sciences
• College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
• College of Economic and Management Sciences
• College of Education
• College of Human Sciences
• College of Law
• College of Science, Engineering and Technology
• College of Graduate Studies

Each college offers a range of qualifications and has its own research focus areas.

Alumni

The university has a strong alumni network, with various benefits and activities available to alumni. Alumni can stay connected with the university through various means, including social media and events.

Library

The university has a comprehensive library that provides access to a wide range of resources, including books, journals, and online databases.

News and Media

The university publishes various news and media releases, including news articles, publications, and media releases. The university also has a social media presence, with various accounts available for followers to stay up-to-date with university news and activities.